Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
DHA Lahore has announced the opening of possession for plots in four sectors of Phase 9 Prism, namely Sectors B, C, N and P, marking an important step towards residential construction and development activity in these areas.

A possession opening ceremony was held for Sectors C, N and P of DHA Phase 9 Prism, where possession for the three blocks was formally announced.

Possession for Sector B has been deferred for the time being, while it is expected to be opened next month. Following this, possession is expected to be opened across all blocks of Phase 9 Prism.

Several important announcements regarding the future development of Phase 9 Prism were also made during the ceremony. These include the launch of a major food chain soon, progress on an agreement for a golf course, commencement of work on a theme park, further strengthening of the security system, and the start of development work on a central mosque and several parks this year. The launch of several high rise buildings and commercial projects is also expected next year.

Chaudhry Touqeer Asif, Director Information of the DHA Estate Agents Association, said on the occasion that completion of these projects is expected to further accelerate development, construction and commercial activities in Phase 9 Prism, which could also have a positive impact on the area’s real estate market in the future.

He said the development would bring these parts of DHA Phase 9 Prism closer to becoming active residential areas. However, opening of possession does not automatically mean that construction can immediately begin on every plot, as individual owners will still be required to fulfil all possession related requirements.

He said eligible plot owners would be able to complete the necessary documentation and proceed with obtaining physical possession of their properties. However, construction would remain subject to DHA Lahore’s established rules and regulations.

These requirements include clearance of the member’s account, payment of possession charges and other applicable dues, demarcation of the plot, approval of building plans and compliance with building control regulations.

DHA Lahore has so far not issued a detailed list of all plot numbers covered by possession in the four sectors or a comprehensive possession schedule. Individual eligibility for possession may depend on factors including the specific location of the plot, infrastructure readiness in the relevant area and the status of the member’s account.

Faisalabad | ReNews Pakistan
The Faisalabad district administration has planned to construct a monument dedicated to Bhagat Singh as part of a broader urban beautification initiative aimed at preserving the city’s historical heritage and improving public spaces.
Deputy Commissioner Nouman Siddique, while briefing the media on ongoing development projects, described Bhagat Singh as a common freedom fighter of the pre and post Partition era. He said the proposed monument would form part of efforts to highlight Faisalabad’s historical identity while enhancing the city’s public environment.
The administration is also planning to develop walking tracks along both sides of the Rakh Branch Canal to provide residents with better access to open spaces and encourage walking and other healthy outdoor activities.
According to the district administration, similar walking tracks are planned for Jaranwala, while Samundri already has a walking track facility.
The administration is working through union councils to identify suitable locations for eight new parks, particularly sites with available land and access to canals.
Meanwhile, the Parks and Horticulture Authority has identified several existing parks that are in poor condition and require priority maintenance. Authorities are also coordinating with the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and the Planning and Development Department to restore another local park.
The site is expected to be cleared after September 30, after which restoration and rehabilitation work will begin.
The district administration has also set timelines for several infrastructure and traffic management projects. Development work in Jhang Bazaar and Aminpur Bazaar is expected to be completed by the end of November.
In addition, five parking plazas are planned across the city, with the projects expected to be completed within seven to eight months. The administration says the parking facilities are intended to help address growing parking pressure and improve traffic flow in major commercial areas.
A proposed parking plaza at Chiniot Bazaar has remained pending since 2015. According to the deputy commissioner, the administration is currently working to resolve objections raised at the Lahore office and has also explored a public private partnership model to reduce the financial burden on the government.
The package of projects combines heritage preservation, recreational facilities, park rehabilitation, commercial-area improvements and parking infrastructure as the district administration moves to upgrade Faisalabad’s urban landscape.

Gujranwala | ReNews Pakistan
The Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) has uncovered 900 suspected bogus property registrations and mutations in Mouza Ladhiawala Warraich, Gujranwala, during an investigation into alleged irregularities in land-revenue records, with the suspected transactions reportedly causing a loss of more than Rs 114.86 million to the provincial exchequer in taxes, duties and other government revenue.
According to ACE Gujranwala Region Director Amjad Shehzad, the investigation was launched following complaints regarding irregularities in property records in the area. ACE teams took the relevant revenue record into custody and examined 4,987 mutations involving small and large land transactions conducted over roughly two years.
The inquiry identified around 900 transactions as suspected bogus registrations, according to the ACE official. The alleged irregularities relate to registration documents, stamp papers, property numbers and discrepancies between physical and digitally recorded ownership information.
Investigators reportedly found cases in which physical documents carried stamp papers showing values of more than Rs 3,000, while online verification indicated that the actual stamp papers had a value of only Rs 500. The ACE also identified discrepancies in property numbers and differences between the names of buyers and sellers appearing on physical documents and those recorded in the online system.
The ACE director said the suspected transactions resulted in an estimated Rs 114.865 million loss to the government through taxes, duties and other revenue associated with the property dealings.
The inquiry has also turned towards officials who served in the relevant revenue offices during the period under investigation. The ACE is examining the role of tehsildars and patwaris whose signatures appeared on disputed registration documents. The officials named by the ACE include Tehsildars Sarfraz Cheema, Altaf Hussain Tarar, Arshad Dhullo and Imtiaz Sahi, along with Patwaris Bilal Butt and Mustafa Mann.
Assistant commissioners who served in Gujranwala Sadar between July 1, 2024 and May 4, 2026 are also expected to be questioned as part of the investigation. Authorities are examining why the alleged irregularities and revenue shortfall were not detected earlier.
The investigation could have implications for around 1,800 buyers and sellers linked to the disputed transactions. According to the ACE, these individuals will be heard as the inquiry progresses.
The ACE has also alleged irregularities in the mechanism used for site verification. According to the investigation, a private team or mechanism allegedly conducted site visits, recorded videos and raised objections, following which additional fees were reportedly charged. These allegations remain subject to the ongoing inquiry.
The case highlights potential weaknesses in the verification of land transactions where physical revenue documents and digital records are expected to correspond. Investigators are now examining the reported discrepancies involving stamp papers, property numbers and buyer-seller identities to establish how the disputed registrations were processed.
The ACE has yet to conclude the investigation and determine final responsibility. Any criminal or departmental action will depend on the findings of the inquiry and the evidence established against the individuals concerned.